It will be a matchup between two exceptional defenses when the VCU Rams (10-3) go head-to-head with the Fordham Rams (6-6) at Stuart Siegel Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Fordham Rams at VCU Rams Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. VCU easily got past the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 85-51, while Fordham was victorious over the Coppin State Eagles 62-56.
Fordham made 15 of their 21 free throws (71.4 percent), while Coppin State had a turnover percentage of 21.2 (above their season average of 16.1). VCU, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 16.9). VCU was led by De’Riante Jenkins, who recorded 15 points and five assists. Jalen Cobb, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Fordham with 21 points.
VCU won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 76-51. VCU’s 0.744 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Fordham, who had a rate of 0.385. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Fordham Rams at VCU Rams ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- VCU ranks 34th in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while Fordham ranks 150th (22.6).
- Fordham averages 35.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 155th in the NCAA. VCU ranks 178th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
- VCU is 30th in the country with 10.2 assists allowed per game while Fordham is 42nd with 10.7 assists allowed per game.
- VCU averages 10.3 steals per game, which ranks fifth in the NCAA. Fordham ranks 120th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- VCU ranks 21st in blocks per game (5.3) while Fordham ranks 111th (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, Fordham has scored an average of 61.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
- VCU’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.2, down from 10.6 for the season.
